Maiko Nakamura
Maiko Nakamura (中村 舞子, Nakamura Maiko, born June 15, 1991) is a Japanese R&B singer who debuted as a musician in 2008 with the song "Because...," a collaboration with LGYankees. Since then, she has collaborated on a number of singles with R&B musicians. In 2011, she broke into the top 10 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart with her two collaborations with the group Cliff Edge: "The Answer" from her second album Answer, as well as "Endless Tears" from the group's greatest hits album Best of Love.
Maiko Nakamura 中村 舞子 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 June 1991[1] Manila, Philippines[2] |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop, contemporary R&B |
| Occupation(s) | R&B singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | No Doubt Tracks (2008–2010) King Records (2010–2011) Knife Edge Label (2011-present) |
Biography
Nakamura's mother is of Spanish and Filipino origin, while her father is Japanese.[1][2] Influenced by her parents, she grew up surrounded by Western music from an early age.[3]
In October 2011, Nakamura switched labels from King Records to Pony Canyon's KnifeEdge, releasing her song "Never Let Me Go" as her first release.[4]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album information | Chart position [5] |
Total sales [6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cure
|
45 | 6,400 |
| 2011 | Answer
|
23 | 11,000 |
Extended plays
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Step By Step
|
| 2011 | Moment
|
Singles as lead artist
| Release | Title | Notes | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 [7] |
RIAJ digital tracks [8] | ||||
| 2010 | "First Desire" feat. Hiro from LGYankees, Yamazaru | Promotional single, music video filmed[9] | 88 | 25 | Cure |
| "Waiting for Love" feat. Noa | Promotional single | — | 31 | ||
| 2011 | "Fragile (Anata ga Ita...)" (あなたがいた, "I Had You") | — | 29 | Answer | |
| "The Answer" feat. Cliff Edge | Promotional single, music video filmed[10] | 47 | 8 | ||
| "Let Go" | Promotional single, M-Flo cover | — | 6 | M-Flo Tribute: Stitch the Future and Past | |
| "Never Let Me Go" | Debut digital single under Pony Canyon | — | 22 | - | |
Singles as featured artist
| Release | Artist | Title | Notes | Chart position | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 [7] |
RIAJ digital tracks [8] | |||||
| 2008 | LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Because..." | Charted in 2009, music video filmed[11] | — | 83 | No Doubt!!!: No Limit |
| 2009 | Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Tsuki no Hikari" (月のヒカリ, "Moon Light") | Promotional single | — | 13 | Lucy Love: Season II |
| LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Love Sick" | — | 16 | Made in LGYankees | ||
| So-Ta feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Precious Days" | — | 13 | Why | ||
| 2010 | T CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Aitakute, Sunao ni Narenakute" (会いたくて、素直になれなくて, "I Miss You, I've Gotta Be Honest") | — | 18 | Re:Birth | |
| Zushi Sankyōdai with Maiko Nakamura | "Love for You..." | — | 44 | Z3 Drive Music | ||
| 2011 | CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Endless Tears" | Promotional single, music video filmed[12] | 26 | 2 | Best of Love |
| Firework DJs | "This Love" mix Maiko Nakamura | Digital single | — | 66 | - | |
| KG | "Itsumo Soba de" (いつもそばで, "Always By My Side") duet with Maiko Nakamura | Promotional single | — | 13 | Still Goes On... | |
| CLIFF EDGE feat. Maiko Nakamura | "The Distance" | Promotional single, music video filmed[13] | 24 | 11 | Love Symphony | |
Other appearances
| Release | Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Because..." (Live) | No Doubt!!!: No Limit Live 2008 (DVD) |
| Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Tsuki no Hikari" (DJ No.2 (LGYankees) Remix) | Lucy Love Winter Season | |
| 2010 | So-Ta feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Precious Days" (Live) | No Doubt Life!!: Live Tour 2009 (DVD) |
| Noa feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Tsuki no Hikari" (Live) | ||
| Maiko Nakamura feat. Hiro from LGYankees, Yamazaru | "First Desire" (Live) | ||
| LGYankees feat. Maiko Nakamura | "Because..." (Live) | ||
| "Because... (LG Mega Mix!!!!!)" | No Doubt Tracks |
References
- プロフィール. King Records (in Japanese). Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- 中村舞子. tinystep.info (in Japanese).
- "Profile 中村舞子（なかむら まいこ）". King Records (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- 中村舞子、ポニーキャニオンへ移籍 [Maiko Nakamura moves to Pony Canyon]. Barks (in Japanese). October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- "アーティスト： 中村舞子". Oricon. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」". Oricon. Retrieved April 22, 2011. (subscription only)
- "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard. Archived from the original on 2012-06-02.
- 有料音楽配信チャート (in Japanese). RIAJ.
- "アーティスト名 中村舞子 楽曲名 First Desire feat.HIRO from LGYankees.山猿". Space Shower (in Japanese). Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- "アーティスト名 中村舞子 楽曲名 The Answer feat.CLIFF EDGE". Space Shower (in Japanese). Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- "アーティスト名 LGYankees 楽曲名 Because... feat.中村舞子". Space Shower (in Japanese). Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- "アーティスト名 CLIFF EDGE 楽曲名 Endless Tears feat.中村舞子". Space Shower (in Japanese). Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- "アーティスト名 CLIFF EDGE 楽曲名 The Distance feat.中村舞子". Space Shower (in Japanese). Retrieved October 28, 2011.
External links
- Official Profile (in Japanese)
- Official blog (in Japanese)
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